Market Risk Analyst

As a Market Risk Analyst, you will play a key role in independent market risk oversight across Swiss Re’s asset portfolio. The role requires strong analytical judgment, sound understanding of financial market products, analyze market trends, identify emerging risks, and collaborate with investment professionals to ensure our portfolio remains resilient in changing market conditions.

You will be expected to take ownership of assigned risk areas and actively contribute to the evolution of risk analytics by leveraging programming, data science, and other analytical approaches.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform in-depth analysis of financial market risk exposures across diverse asset classes including fixed income, equities, derivatives, and structured products
  • Design and execute thematic, cross-asset risk analyses to identify emerging risks and concentration vulnerabilities before they materialize
  • Translate complex quantitative findings into clear, actionable risk insights for senior management and risk committees
  • Develop and maintain analytical tools using Python or R to enhance efficiency, scalability, and depth of risk analysis. Apply data-driven techniques to better understand risk drivers and tail behavior, exploring AI-enabled approaches for improved automation
  • Contribute to global projects and risk governance initiatives that continuously improve our market risk frameworks

About the Team

The Market Risk Management (MRM) team within Solvency & Financial Risk Management provides independent oversight, challenge, and generate insight on Swiss Re’s global financial market risk exposures. The Bangalore MRM team is an integral part of the global setup, contributing to risk analytics, methodology development, governance and senior management reporting, in close collaboration with colleagues in Zurich, London, and New York. As a Market Risk Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work with other risk managers and 1st lines function on topics that contribute to our mandate of risk oversight and accumulation control.

About You

You’re an analytical thinker with a good understanding of financial markets and risk management. You thrive when transforming complex data into meaningful insights and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams across global locations. Your attention to detail is matched by your ability to see the bigger picture of how market risks impact organization.

  • Good academic track record in Engineering, Finance, Economics or Mathematics. 4–6 years of relevant experience in Market Risk Management, Risk Analytics, Treasury Risk, Asset Management, or a related quantitative role
  • Solid technical skills with proven programming experience (advanced data wrangling and integration, and simulation techniques) in at least one scripting language (preferably R or Python)
  • Strong understanding of financial market products and market risk transmission mechanisms. Hands-on experience with market risk metrics (VaR, stress testing, ES) and scenario analysis
  • Exposure to data science, machine learning, or AI applications in a financial or risk context is an advantage
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable taking ownership of analytical topics. Experience working in global, cross-functional teams
  • Clear communicator, able to explain complex risk topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, or CQF are considered an advantage

Stock Market Trainer

We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Stock Market Trainer to educate and empower individuals on stock market principles, trading strategies, and investment opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, a deep understanding of market dynamics, and the ability to communicate complex concepts in an engaging manner.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs on stock market fundamentals, trading strategies, and investment analysis.
  • Conduct workshops, webinars, and one-on-one coaching sessions tailored to varying skill levels, from beginners to advanced traders.
  • Create and update training materials, including presentations, manuals, and online resources.
  • Stay current with market trends, financial news, and emerging investment opportunities to provide relevant insights to trainees.
  • Assess trainee progress and provide constructive feedback to enhance their learning experience.
  • Facilitate discussions and encourage participant engagement through interactive learning techniques.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to promote training programs and attract potential participants.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in stock trading, financial analysis, or investment management.
  • Proven experience in teaching or training, preferably in a financial or educational setting.
  • Strong understanding of stock market principles, trading platforms, and investment strategies.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
  • Proficient in using technology and digital tools for online training delivery.

Preferred Skills:

· Proven experience in designing multiple training events in capital markets with Futures and Options in focus.

· Extensive knowledge Capital Markets in general and Futures & Options in particular.

· Hands-on with Options Trading will be an asset.

· Masters in finance required, Charter in capital markets (CQF/CMT/CFA) desirable.

· Experience in managing team along with self-delivery of training

· Strong hold on Hindi, English required additional language preferred.

· Excellent Written & Communication skills.

· Creation of self-generated trading models in Futures & Options is a plus.

· Presence on You Tube / Meta / LinkedIn/ Twitter with notable following is a plus.

Manager – Quant Market Risk W Zespole Financial Services

Please see job role.

VP – Credit Risk Technology Product Owner

Embark on a transformative journey as a WCR Technology Product Owner, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of wholesale credit risk (WCR) – Tech team where product business analysts (BAs) coordinate, plan, and perform analysis tasks for specialist applications, managing internal domain analysis resources for program components . You’ll ensure the right design is delivered by working with application owners to define business requirements and feeding these into development teams, ensuring solutions are designed with both short and long-term business objectives in mind, leveraging their knowledge to inform logical solutions. You’ll have to engage with stakeholders at all levels, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing requirements. Additionally, you’ll support the testing strategy, resolve defects, and assist in system training. You will play a crucial role in stakeholder management, building effective relationships and promoting collaborative communication. The team facilitates decision-making processes and supports transformation projects by incorporating stakeholder input.

To be successful as a WCR Technology Product Owner, you should have experience with:

  • Experience in agile project delivery for Risk, especially Credit Risk in Investment or Corporate Banking.
  • Credit Risk Experience Knowledge of counterparty grading, limit management, and credit reviews.
  • Risk Metrics Understanding of Probability of Default, Loss Given Default, and Exposure at Default.
  • SDLC Experience Proven experience in defining requirements, testing, and implementation.
  • Project Delivery Delivered major projects from inception to implementation. Change Initiatives Worked on medium to large scale change initiatives.
  • Agile Tools Familiar with Jira and Confluence.
  • Technical Skills Experience with SQL queries and data models.
  • Data Analysis Understanding data concepts and performing data analysis.

Some of Highly Valued Skills may include:

  • Any Postgraduate/MBA with experience working in Investment Banking institutions.
  • Professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, FRM, CQF) would be added benefit, though not mandatory.

Senior Quantitative Analyst – Pricing Risk (CONTRACT)

A premier Financial Markets house is looking for experienced Risk or Front Office Quant to join its Quantitative Division

Role

  • Developing and enhancement of models and analytics for new platform
  • Development of Pricing and Risk models for Library
  • Configuration and validation of new products
  • Supporting the development of a new Stress testing environment
  • Delivering best in class documentation and maintenance of directories

Individual

  • Track record of achievements in either a front office, Risk, Line-2 or Quant Dev environment
  • Experience of Linear Rates, OTC and Commodities advantageous
  • Exposure to analytical techniques such as simulations, regression analysis, optimization and Time series analysis
  • Exposure to R, Python, C (# or ++), VBA, Mathematica advantageous
  • Strong academic achievement at a Masters or Doctoral level within a STEM discipline
  • Actuarial, CQF & Master of Applied Finance qualifications also of interest.
  • Impeccable communications both written and verbal

Risk Analyst

What you will do

  • Focusing on short-term power market specifics – PnL / Earnings-at-Risk (EaR) / VAR / stress analytics – run real‑time risk
  • End of day PnL reports, risk attribution, and validation of curves and market result
  • Algo & model validation – participate in development process to identify potential risk and compliance issues
  • Limit framework & monitoring – Follow up exposure compared to set limits and report deviations
  • Post‑trade performance analytics – decompose PnL into forecast error, execution slippage and asset availability; feed insights back to the trading and data‑science / Machine learning teams.
  • Provide guidance on market rules and bidding methodologies to ensure Remit compliant trading strategies
  • Work with stakeholders to continuously identify and reduce operational risk
  • Reporting: Verify trade reporting, Check trade logs, support regulatory audits
  • Promote a culture of ethical behavior, transparency, and accountability across the organization
  • Trade surveillance

     

Job requirements

Experience and education

  • 3+ years’ hands-on experience in a front line risk position within the energy trading sectors.
  • Degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Data or Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or Finance Engineering; professional risk certifications (e.g. FRM, CQF) are an advantage.
  • Experience with trade surveillance tools and compliance monitoring systems.
  • Strong understanding of BESS operations and market participation structures is a plus.
  • Fluent written & spoken English; additional European languages a plus.

 

What you will need

  •  Hands‑on, self-starter DNA – you’re comfortable rolling up sleeves, shipping quick wins and iterating fast.
  • Deep knowledge of European short‑term power markets –  DA, ID continuous, FCR, aFRR/mFRR, BRP imbalance settlement is a must have
  • Experience in an asset-backed trading environment , particularly with focus on BESS / Flex asset optimization is a strong plus
  • Experience in algorithmic trading risk and compliance is a strong plus

CFO Enterprise Risk Management Consultant

As a Risk professional in the CFO&EV team in Strategy&Consulting/Intelligent Consulting Hub Europe, you’ll work on delivery of projects for our clients – key industry players in the Risk Management sectors around the world. You’ll help our clients keep up with fast changing regulations, innovations as well as changing market conditions. You will be part of a team that brings to our clients industry-leading best practices, technologies and strategies in everything from credit, market, liquidity, enterprise or operational risk and financial crime perspective – to regulatory compliance, robotics, artificial intelligence – and advanced quantitative modelling.

You will be part of multidisciplinary team of risk professionals demonstrating broad palette of skills in various areas.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Minimum 2 years of risk management experience (ERM, compliance, operational risk management, ESG risks). Candidates should demonstrate knowledge in one or more of the following aspects:

  • Knowledge of Enterprise risk management framework, emerging trends and regulatory frameworks. Experience across ERM and/or operational risk platforms and technologies/products, for example ServiceNow, MetricStream, Ventiv, Archer, Finastra, etc.
  • Provide a structured approach & methodology to identify, assess, manage, and mitigate risks across organizations, encompassing a broad spectrum of risks, including financial, operational, technological, and reputational.
  • Problem solving & analytic skills, with capacity to align risk appetite with enterprise strategies, facilitate decision-making, enhance resilience and enable organizations to anticipate and adapt to various internal/external changes.
  • Experience and knowledge of operational risk management procedures, process mapping, gap analysis, covering also data management dimension (data mapping, data crunching and analysis in the context of enterprise risk management).
  • Proficient level in English and either German, French, Italian or Spanish (written & spoken)

Research indicates that some candidates, especially the most diverse ones, may hesitate to apply for positions if they don’t meet all requirements. If you believe you possess the necessary skills, even if not meeting every requirement, we wholeheartedly encourage you to submit your application.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU ARE AND HAVE:

  • Digitally savvy and conscious of new technologies; continuous learner; knowledge of programming languages (R, SAS, VBA, SQL, PYTHON) would be a great supplement
  • Industry certifications such as FRM, PRM, CQF, CFA are an asset

Senior Market Risk Analyst (f M D) Baden

Join Axpo Solutions AG and play a key role in shaping the future of energy markets. As a Senior Market Risk Analyst, you will focus on analyzing and reporting risk and P&L, ensuring robust risk control processes, and contributing to IFRS reporting. Bring your expertise and make an impact in a dynamic and innovative environment.

What you will do:

  • Perform daily analysis of market risk KPIs and reporting with focus on Prop Trading
  • Analysis of trading portfolios on their risk profile and discussion with front, management and other risk teams.
  • Close interaction with the Front about markets and strategies
  • Further develop the company’s framework of risk analytics (market, liquidity etc.) and Business Intelligence/Reporting
  • In-depth analyses of selected topics at request of head of Market Risk Management, Head RMV, Management Board, Group Functions, Audit etc.

What you bring & who you are:

  • University degree in finance/economics or other fields as long as with sound quantitative/mathematical background
  • Further professional qualification (e.g. CFA, FRM, CQF) are a plus
  • Knowledge of applied statistical & financial methods and modelling
  • Solid knowledge of financial instruments (Futures, Swaps, Forwards, Options) and their valuation
  • Experience in financial risk management
  • Experience in energy/commodity sector
  • Experience in PowerBI and optional: Experience in SQL, Python, Dataiku
  • Very good communication skills (written and oral)
  • Experience in interaction with front units and management in trading environment
  • Structured approach to projects
  • Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Index Production Intern – London

MerQube is an innovative fintech firm, leading the development of cutting-edge technology for indexing and rules-based investing. MerQube offers design and calculation solutions for complex rules-based strategies. Launched in 2019 in New York and San Francisco by a team of index industry veterans and technology experts, MerQube was created to provide a technology focused alternative.

MerQube designs and calculates a wide variety of indices, ranging from thematic to ESG, QIS and delta one, while covering multi-asset, equities, futures as well as options. Leveraging cloud-based architecture and today’s most advanced index-tracking technology, MerQube’s platform enables its clients to bring ideas to market quickly and efficiently.

The Role

As an Index Production Intern, you will work closely with MerQube’s Index Production team to support the daily maintenance and governance of global indices. This internship provides direct exposure to real-world index calculations, data validation, and rebalancing processes within a fast-paced fintech environment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Support daily index production, including validation and monitoring of index levels
  • Assist with corporate action analysis and implementation
  • Perform quality checks on market and reference data
  • Support index rebalances and operational reviews
  • Conduct ad-hoc quantitative and data analysis
  • Document processes and support continuous operational improvements

What You’ll Learn:

  • End-to-end index lifecycle management
  • Data quality and governance in index calculation
  • Practical application of quantitative analysis in index strategies
  • How technology enables scalable, rules-based investing

Who You Are:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in a quantitative or finance-related discipline
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working with data and eager to learn new tools
  • Interested in indices, financial markets, and fintech innovation

Why MerQube:

  • Exposure to industry-leading index technology
  • Collaborative, fast-growing fintech environment
  • Meaningful responsibility and real-world learning
  • Strong mentorship and professional development

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics, or a related field; advanced coursework or certifications (e.g., MSc, CFA, CQF) are a plus.
  • Basic to intermediate proficiency in SQL and Python, with the ability to apply these skills to improve operational efficiency.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation packages and benefits.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options.
  • Community-first environment fostering strong relationships.
  • Emphasis on health, wellness, and work-life balance
  • Opportunities for continuous learning, development, and career growth

Risk Associate

Our client is one of the world’s largest diversified mining and natural resources companies. It is a global leader in the extraction and processing of minerals, oil, and gas. The company is involved in the exploration, development, and production of a wide range of commodities, including iron ore, copper, coal, petroleum, and more.

Location: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • The Risk Specialist is responsible for providing risk analytical support and related advisory services to BHP Commercial teams globally across multiple commodity groups and inbound procurement for BHP’s assets. The Risk Specialist should be willing to support and drive change as the business evolves and have a proven track record conducting risk management activities and strategies.
  • Responsibilities
  • Support the Credit and Market Risk managers to deliver the global governance mandate for counterparty and market risk for all of BHP’s commercial activities.
  • Perform risk analyses to uncover insights on portfolio credit performance trends and monitor market conditions and news media continually for economic trends or adverse conditions that impact counterparties, exposures or business relationships.
  • Understand Market Risk Management concepts, models, instruments, and exposures (e.g. time spread, basis risk, non-linear products)
  • Articulate and with an ability to document areas of market risk, limits, and weaknesses
  • Preserve credit scoring model policy, processes, and procedures towards managing default risk and predicting credit losses at the counterparty and portfolio levels.
  • Utilize and enhance in-house analytic tools to evaluate and maintain robust data analysis and reporting for management to make timely, informed decisions. Ensure the accuracy of data, exposure, and reports.
  • Interface extensively with front office personnel to gather information needed for credit due diligence on complex and structured transactions and provide recommendations for credit enhancement and deal structuring.
  • Participate in the audit process responding to questions raised by auditors and or regulators during annual exams.
  • Participate and collaborate in cross-functional projects as a subject matter expert for credit and market risk.
  • Enthusiastic in demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration by partnering with others to meet common objectives.
  • Be able to lead cross-functional projects.

JOB QUALIFICATION

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; preferably in a quantitative discipline such as Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or Data Analytics.
  • Extensive years of experience, preferably in the commodities industry.
  • Professional qualifications in risk or finance an advantage (FRM, CFA, CQF, etc).
  • Critical thinking and ability to interpret a vast and complex amount of information. Requires the skill to articulate risk exposures, financial analysis, and salient insights. Must be able to identify complex scenarios to influence positive business outcomes while highlighting the key economic effects.
  • Prior experience in using SAP and/or third-party credit analytics platforms is highly desirable.
  • Risk sensitivity and ability to steer decisions through discussions with the business units.
  • Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and in a multitasking environment.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Understanding of Potash commodity is highly desirable.